Depression effects over 11 million
people in the United States alone. It is more likely in
women then men. Depression is a whole body health
problem. 50% of the time depression occurred with one of
the persons parents. Depression maybe caused by: stress,
anxiety, tension, bad or traumatic experience, brain
chemical imbalances, thyroid problems, upset stomach,
headache, nutritional problems, poor diet. over consumption of sugar, allergies - especially food
allergies.
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Nutrient /
Supplement |
Helpful notes |
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Zinc |
very
often people with depression are not getting
enough zinc. Often a multi-vitamin and mineral
supplement can help. |
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Taurine |
amino acid which has a protective effect on the brain,
loss of Taurine can be the result of low zinc. Taurine is often used in
depression
supplements |
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Multi-vitamin
Mineral supplement |
A daily supplement
contains nutrients needed for good general health and well
being. It will have a balancing effect upon the body which makes
a person less vulnerable to depression and related problems |
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Inositol |
People who are depressed often have much lower-than-normal levels of
inositol in their spinal fluid. In addition, inositol participates in
the action of serotonin, a neurotransmitter known to be a factor in depression. |
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B Vitamins |
B
vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system.
Supplements with
natural vitamin B can help with depression. |
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Folic acid |
found
to be low in people with depression and a good
multi-vitamin that includes folic acid can often
help. |
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Fatty Acids |
aids in the transmission of
nerve impulses and needed for normal brain
function good sources of fatty acids include
omega , flax seed, and borage seed. |
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Magnesium |
has a calming effect and works
on the nervous system of people with depression,
a magnesium and vitamin B
combination works well. |
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